HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/08/93 BAKERSFIELD
MEMORANDUM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL ~~uary 8, 1993
FROM: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANAGER AND
JOHN W. STINSON, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Welcome to this mailing list to our new Council representative from Ward 5,
Mr. Kane. For the knowledge of the Council members, staff has volunteered
time to help brief and orient Mr. Kane and that process has begun this
week.
2. The staff has been working rather quietly on the interior design of the
Santa Barbara Savings & Loan Building. We are developing plans which will
result in much of it requiring very minor modification. Very few walls
will have to be moved. We feel that we are ,capable of doing much of the
work ourselves and will only be contracting out a couple of sections of
work in order to hold costs down.
3. As was probably easy to anticipate, neither the school district nor the
B.I.A. agreed with our City Attorney's opinion on the school mitigation
issue. The schools apparently continue to contend that CEQUA mitigation
over and above the dollar per square foot fee is still allowed and the
B.I.A. that it is one dollar for all school districts rather than one
dollar per school district. In all probability that situation will result
in some sort of litigation involving the City with one or both parties at
some time in the future.
4. We have been notified that there is a parade permit being applied for in
April by the Klu Klux Klan. We will obviously work the matter through the
legal department and will comply with all legal requirements in that
regard. We do not, of course, wish to do anything to violate Federal law
or to give a group such as this free publicity.
5. In the not too distant future, I will probably be taking some sort of
recommendation before you to change our current policy on allowing
unannexed properties to connect to our sewer system. My understanding is
that those used to be allowed by Council action and are now allowed
administratively within certain areas and confines. Quite frankly, in
terms of the Council's policy to encourage the cleaning up of our
boundaries and to encourage annexation, giving away our services is a major
determent. When I was in Billings, we were successful in getting 10,000
people to annex primarily because they wanted sewer service. In a sense,
we already give away our fire service through the J.P.A. We already do a
lot of law enforcement backup, resulting in giving away some level of
police services. Giving away sewer service is almost the last lever that
we have to encourage people to annex. There are certain areas with legal
constraints on our ability to say "Yes" or "No" and is complicated but in
essence, I am encouraging you to think about keeping this as a tool to
encourage annexation in the future.
6. Several of your have asked about the vacated Airport Director position. A
memorandum on that subject is enclosed. Note that we will be having to,
for the long term, freeze a variety of different positions because sales
tax decline and anticipated future actions of the legislature. With
respect to this position, the department head feels that others can pick up
the workload.
7. On January 6, 1993, the City was approved as the first official member of
the Kern Small Business Venture Loan Fund.
8. John W. Stinson attended a League meeting this week and prospects for the
City look bleak with respect to the likely capture of our revenue this
legislative session.
9. The drug bust mentioned in The Bakersfield Californian could well result in
a very large addition to our asset forfeiture fund. It will take a 60-day
wait to know that with certainty. The $900,000 would be split between
several law enforcement agencies but our share would still be very nice!
10. Due to recent interest in the City's graffiti problems, I thought it would
be valuable to remind the City Council that we have a 24-hour hotline for
graffiti removal which can be reached by dialing 32 -ERASE. Individuals
who call this number and provide location and other pertinent information
regarding graffiti, will be address by the Economic/Community Development
staff.
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Enclosures
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BAKERSFIELD
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
MEMORAN~
TO: ALAN TANDY, CITY MANGER ~ / /
FROM: ED W. SCHULZ, PUBLIC WORKS D~RECTOR ~.
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DATE: JANUARY 5, 19 9 3 /
SUBJECT: AIRPORT MANAGER
'Recently you requested that I provide you with a recommendation as
to the vacancy in the subject Public Works position.
I have discussed this vacancy and the functions of the airport with
staff and it is my conclusion that filling of this vacancy can be
suspended indefinitely and the duties of the position can be
handled directly by the General Services Superintendent. Airport
operations will not be impacted by this decision, since the Airport
Manager now functions primarily as a contact for the airport
tenants and as a contact in the eventuality of an emergency
involving aircraft using the facility. Ongoing maintenance of the
facility is shared by various City departments.
I have attached a report indicating the process involved in airport
concerns. This provides the procedure to be used in airport
emergencies and for tenant concerns. Fixed base operators at the
airport have a copy of this procedure.
As to development of the airport properties, a Marketing Committee
is in place and they will continue to work with potential clients
or tenants for this facility. I have also attached the committee's
most recent report.
In conclusion I would like to express my support for this change,
but with this additional assignment for the General Services
Superintendent in addition to his other duties, I would also
strongly recommend an increase in the superintendent's salary. An
appropriate adjustment would be in the neighborhood of 5%.
Should you have additional comments or questions regarding this
matter, I would be glad to respond.
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Attach.
MEMORANDUM
October 28, 1992
To: Robert Patterson, Police Chief
Steve Johnson, Fire Chief
Bakersfield Police Department/Communications Center
Fire Station #5
From: Larry C. Jamison, General Services Superintendent
SubjeCt: Emergency Procedures at the Municipal Airport
In the event of an emergency, please proceed with the following:
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
1. PROVIDE PRIMARY CRASH/FIRE/RESCUE PROCEDURES .
2. CONTACT BAKERSFIELD TOWER @ 399-3531
CONTACT FLIGHT SERVICE STATION @ 399-1787
3. SECURE AREA AND DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE ON THE RUNWAY
EVEN IF THE RUNWAY HAS BEEN CLOSED BY THE FAA!!!!
4..KEEP NON-ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT OFF THE RUNWAY
5. CONTACT AIRPORT MANAGER OR PERSON,ON DUTY
6. CONTACT NTSB @ 213-297-1041 FOR AN ACCIDENT
INVESTIGATION fN THE EVENT~OF A MAJOR CRASH
7. CONTACT FAA/FISDO @ 209-487-530.6 TO REQUEST CLEARANCE
TO REMOVE WRECKAGE FROM THE RUNWAY OR CRASH SITE.
.8. FOR ASSISTANCE TO REMOVE WRECKAGE, PLEASE CONTACT:
a. KL Aviation:.832-2521
b. C & B Flying Service: 832-2252
c. S & S Flight Center: 831-6247
NOTE: Even if the runway is closed it is possible that aircraft may not
see~any fire or police ~eqUipment and attempt to land. It is therefore
extremely important to keep off the runway when possible and use
vigilance when personnel have to be on the runway.
Marketing Progress RepOrt
Page 2
Coordinate educational partnership Both Fairview Elementary School and Casa
of nearby schools Loma Elementary School have agreed to the
parmership with the airport. Staff made a
presentation at the Bakersfield City School
Board and members of the board
enthusiastically supported the educational
partnership with Casa Lorna School.
Fairview School requested information about
a school recycling effort. Staff arranged an
initial meeting with Greg Sanders, whiCh
resulted in a waste audit. This recycling
project may result in the first school pilot
recycling program.
"Careers in Aviation" Lecture Series This project will bring professionals from a
variety of aviation-related industries to
speak about their professions in the
classroom. Students will be able to interact
with pilots, aviation-related manufacturing
companies, and aviation professionals.
Initial contacts in the aviation community
have been made.
"Windows to the World" Art Project A single classroom of students will be selected
to decorate the windows of the airpon
restaurant. Themes will selected throughout
the ~chool year s° each classroom will have
an opportunity to decorate once during the
year. The first art project was completed On
December 16th by Casa Loma Elementary-
School. Some 30 students created a holiday
scene on the windows of the airport
restaurant.
Pool Party As part of a concluding ceremony, students
will participate in an end of the school year
swim party at a city pool the first week of
June. City staff will offer a water safety
i program as well as swimming basics. Staff
has secured the park for the ~event.
Marketing Progress Report
Page 3
Students plant wildflowers Students will be able to participate in a
beautification program at the airport. A
planting program is planned to include
members of city staff, Parks and Recreation
divisions, and students. City staff will
supervise the project. Planting is tentatively
planned for Spring 1993. Both schools are
~ interested in the planting program.
Trademark "Bakersfield BusinessPort" Application for trademarking name has been
returned from the State. The State requested
/ additional supporting documents. The
application has been re-submitted. The City
should be notified by the end of January on
.. the status of the application.~
Client Tour Development Staff has approached a tenant at the airport
to serve as an "ambassador" in client
activity. In cooperation With this tenant, staff
is developing a client tour.
Develop news releases as needed A news release has been generated
announcing the educational partnership with
the schools. Upon the acceptance of the
trademarking of"Bakersfield BusinessPort,"
a news release will be prepared.
Handle clients Economic Development staff continues to work
with several clients interested in locating at
the airport.
cc: Alan Tandy
Larry Jamison
Don Anderson
David Lyman
Andre Devereaux
MEMORANDUM
DEC 1 1992. f
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
December 18, 1992
MEMO TO: ED SCHULZ, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: MARKETING PROGRESS REPORT
As part of the marketing plan for the Bakersfield Municipal Airport, the Marketing Committee
committed to a specific timeline for completion of various tasks. What follows is a progress
report of these tasks:
Action Progress
Submit marketing plan to City Council Marketing plan was presented on September
30, 1992 at Council workshop.
Submit rate policy to Council Airport Marketing Committee has conducted
a rate survey of various Bakersfield business
parks. Based on the survey, the Committee
has formulated rate "ranges" for specific
properties at the airport. The Committee will
be finalizing this recommendation for
submittal to City Department Heads and the
Cit~ Manager. Pending approval, the report
will be presented to the City Council.
Apply for private foundation economic The grant application is being finalized fOr
development grant submittal to the foundation. Local managers
of the foundation have been briefed on the
proposal and are scheduled to tour the
airport.
Develop .lease agreement Work is continuing with Property Manager,
City Attorney's office and Economic
Development staff to develop a standard
lease agreement.
EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS
CONTACT WORK HOME
City of Bakersfield
Larry C. Jamison 326-3781 832-1715
Ed Kuehn 326~3781 322-4481
Fred Kloepper 326-3725 399-8989
KL AviatiOn -
Bill Lewis 832-2521 832-2687
Ken Lewis 832-2521 833-2570
S &S Flight Center...-..,Ai'rFort '.Ten-ant
Sherry Matteucci 831-6247 395-1870
Pager 321-1982
C & B Flying Service"----'~i~r°°'r~"Tenant
Bobby Baker 832-2252 397-9201
Cai Baker 832-2252 871-0443
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Tactics for aircraft down (outline).
2. Runway access and rendezvous areas.
a. Map also-showing gat~es and hydrants.
3. Critical fire fighting'and rescue area (CFFRA).
4. Bakersfield Municipal Airport development and airspace information.
5. Anticipated emergencies.
6. The Airport Manager.
7. Closing the runway.
1. TACTICAL OUTLINE
Standard first alarm response to an aircraft crash.
I. Radio report of conditions:
a. Location
b. Size and type of aircraft
c. Area of involvement.
1. Inside of a building
2. Out in a street
3. On vacant property
: d. Is there fire or not.
II. Call needed assistance:
a. Additional fire companies
b. Rescue response
c. Foam supply
d. Police
e. Medical
III. If there is no fire: · fog strea--sm
a. Flush fuel away from cabin and keep in operation while effecting
rescue ·of occupants. ~
b. Use pre-connected lines while large line~s are put into operation.
III. If there is no fire (cont)
¢. Use foam on spilled fuel and aircraft to minimize ignition
potential.
d. Guard against ignition by police road flares, electrical shorts, pilot lights, etc.; use water fog on hot engines.
e. Have traffic stopped.
IV. If the plane is on fire:
a. Approach from the windward side.
b. Use high velocity fog streams to drive the fire away from
Occupants and to cover men on advance nozzles as well as the men
attempting rescue.
c. Use high velocity fog streams or straight streams to wash away
gasoline and to maintain a path to the occupants until they are removed.
d. Use foam or dry chemical to extinguish the fire.
e. If the fire is knocked down, continue application of agent to 'guard against flare-up.
f. If a military plane is involved, do not approach from the front. It may be loaded with forward firing ordinance.
V. Protect surfaces from fire that. maY be caused by flowing fuel; evacuate nearby
buildings.
VI. Request dispatcher to notify appropriate authorities.
a..Police security perimeter
b. Airport Manager ~
c. FAA/NTSB
d. Military
e. Coroner
f. Utilities
g. EMS Agency
2. ACCESS AND RENDEZVOUS AREAS
Primary access to the runway area is through three (3) gates.
The west gate access is through the parking lot on the corner of Union Avenue and
Watts Drive just south of the restaurant (Gate #1).
The south gate is at the south end of the runway on East White Lane. The gate is locked
with a chain and a City lock. (#0346), (Gate #4)
A secondary entrance is on Planz Road, ending at the Airport. There is a locked City
gate (Key Code 0346), (Gate #3).
Madison Street has now been extended from Watts Drive to East White Lane. Now the
entire airport is surrounded by paved roads.
Unless a call is received of an aircraft down at a certain location, information is usually
sketchy, at best, as to the situation that is developing. The information that our units
receive is usually severai minutes old. The aircraft are in contact with Meadows Field,
and the information must be relayed through organizations to our units.
A ~recommended procedure for staain.q an aircraft-in-distress call would be:
1. Engine 5 (first due) proceed to East Planz Road and Coy and make a survey
of the runway. Access to the runway- would be through Planz Road (Gate #3).
2. Engine 6 (second due) would proceed to the northern end of the runway through
the electronically controlled gate (#1228 or #1234).
3. Patrol (P-7) should respond to the restaurant parking area at Watts Drive and
South Union Avenue. It may be necessary to divert the patrol for off-road use-
either north or south of the airport. If the patrol is not immediately needed at the
.i scene of the emergency, and the emergency is on the runway, the driver should
control access to the runway at the gate.
4. Truck 7 should stage in the restaurant parking area at Watts'
Drive and South Union Avenue.
5., . Base for second alarm units will be the restaurant parking area
at Watts Drive and South Union Avenue.
6. If a rapid response vehicle (RRV) with AFFF is 'available, stage at center~ield near
Gate #3 (Planz Road).
REMEMBER: NEVER USE THE RUNWAY
Powered Gates:
· If'there is a power failure, the gates can be manually opened by going to the control
box, removing the covers, and flipping a lever that disconnects the chain drive. Inside
this cover is an on/off switch which can be turned off to secure the gate in an open
position. The gate can be made to stay open by laying a piece of metal across the
control grid inside the gate. .
Remember, when using the controllers the "Cf" sign must be entered before entering the
code number 1228 or 1234. (After a prolonged power failure, coded gates will revert to
the manufacturer's setting 1234).
3. CRITICAL RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING ACCESS AREA
The CRFFAA is defined as the rectangular area surrounding a runway; its width extends
500 feet outward from the centerline of the runway, and its length is 3,300 feet beyond
each threshold..Studies by the International Federation of Airline Pilots and the United,
States Airline Pilots Association indicate the largest percentage of survivable accidents
occur in this area.
At airports that maintain a dedicated fire department, the standard for response to
incidents in the CRFFAA is':
1. Two minutes to any poi.nt on the runway.
2. Three minutes to any point in the CRFFAA for the primary
responding unit.
The runway configuration causes the CRFFAA to extend south of White Lane and north
of Casa Loma.
4. BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
The present Bakersfield Municipal Airport consists of a runway 4,000 X 75 feet. This
runway has a bearing of 340 degrees. Three sets of "T" hangars are on site in addition
to four other aircraft-related structures. In the northwest corner of the property is the
restaurant building and the experimental aircraft hangar. ·
A 15,000 square foot hangar is located west of the runway at Center Field. The runway
is 376 feet above sea. level.
The airport is uncontrolled: Landings are done by visual flight rules With a Common
Traffic Frequency (CTF) syStem located at the airport. Obstacles in the landing and take-
off areas are the 115 kilovolt PG&E transmission lines south of the runway between East
Pacheco Road and East White Lane and Three towers near South "P" Street and Belle
Terrace.
The future airport will be a FAA Category 2 general utility airport. The NFPA.classification
Will be at least a Category 3 and possibly a Category 4 airport. The runway will
accommodate Citation 1 and 2, DC 3, Lockheed Jetstar and Lear 23 and 24 type aircraft.
For a clarification of NFPA categories, refer to NFPA No. 403.
Obstruction Clearance:
Obstructions include the115 KV PG&E tower lines near the approach to Runway 34 at
a slope of 21:1.
There are three towers in this area, one of which is now the approach sudace for
Runway 34. This tower is located near the extended centerline of the runway'
approximately 3,050 feet from the end of-the runway.
Accident potential beyond the runway surface is most likely to occur during takeoffs and
landings. Land use and activities adjacent to either end of the airport runways are
subject to a higher risk of accident. Land use below the departure and the final approach
paths of aircraft also have a higher potential than land outside of the flight paths.
5. ANTICIPATED EMERGENCIES
I. Aircraft
a. Aircraft ground accidents can usually be classified into two categories:
1, Catastrophic accidents involving structural failure are
generally non-survivable and the rescue problem is slight,
though a fire may be extensive. This type of incident could
result from a mid-air collision or other incident involving
structural failure or control surface components.
2. The non-catastrophic accidents such as those involving
Iow speed or shallow ground impact angles have a high
degree of survivability. Quick fire and rescue operations
will be needed to limit injuries to the victims. This type
of accident may be associated with poor landing procedures
or emergency landings.
b. Fueling accidents: The Bakersfield Municipal Airport has one.
fueling area protected by one dry chemical extinguisher. There
is poor drainage in the fueling area. Fuel spills may be caused by an overfill
condition or a malfunctioning internal shut-off valve which would produce a spill
at the tank vent.
c. An .emergency shut off is located 100 feet west of the island on
the corner of' the building adjacent and north of the tower.
Accidents during maintenance procedures may occur in any hangar.
Limited maintenance procedures may occur in any hangar since
maintenance is permitted in the hangars. The possibility of a
problem primarily exists in the service hangars where a mai-
function of groUnd service equipment or a maintenance accident
could occur.
II. Structural Fires
a. The contents of private hangars may include only the aircraft; or contain
complete living areas (sofas, tables, refrigerators, etc.). The planes are generally
stored with a full load of fuel to decrease condensation. The planes are .not to
be started in the hangar. I't would be best to consider the hangars as having a
high fire load due to the unknown amount of stored material.
b. Maintenance hangars contain solvents; other possibly hazardous
chemicals may be Present. Aircraft may be full of fuel. Expect
to find welding and machine operations in these areas.
6. THE AIRPORT MANAGER
Under Chapter 19 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code, the Airport Manager is empowered
to promulgate policies arid procedures to insure safe and efficient operation of the
airport. It is the Airport Manager's responsibility to enforce all the rules and regulations
of Chapter 19. No person shall operate an aircraft transporting explosives or hazardous
waste, including, but not limited to radioactive materials, without proper permits and
without prior consent from the City of Bakersfield (Municipal Code 19.05.060).
Any and every person involved _in or witnessing an aircraft accident on the airPort shall
report promptly the details of such accident to the Airport Manager, to the FAA/FSS and
to the local law enforcement personnel, as required by law. In addition, the pilot or
aircraft owner shall report fully to the Department of Transportation of the State of
California, Aeronautics Division the details on any accident in which the damage to the
property of the other exceeds four hundred dollars.
The pilot and/or owner of'an aircraft Which is damaged or wrecked in an accident shall
be responsible for the prompt removal of' said aircraft as directed by the Airport
Manager. Where the pilot or owner is unable to arrange for the removal of such disabled
or wrecked aircraft, the Airport Manager shall have the authority to move, or 'arrange to
move, the aircraft when released (if applicable) by the FAA or the NTSB (Municipal Code
19.05.080).
The Airport Manager should be informed of any fire department response to the
Bakersfield Municipal Airport.
Airport Office 832-9100
Operations Manager 326-3781
Pager (digital) 326-3082/7/903
The acting Airport Manager is Larry Jamison, General Services Superintendent. His office
phone is 326-3781. His home phone is 832-1715.
7. CLOSING THE RUNWAY
If it becomes necessary to close the runway, it is preferable that the Airport Manager
carry out this task. If he is unavailable, and there is a clear and present danger, the
runway can be closed by covering the runway numbers with yellow crosses which are
located in the power room on Planz Road. (It takes a'minimum of two people to lift the
canvas crosses.) The Meadows Field tower and the Flight Service Station at Meadows
Field should be contacted immediately.
ToWer 399-3531
FSS 399-1787 ·
Airport Manager 326-3781
No Traffic May Use the Runway. For access to the runway, use the taxiway. If the runway
must be crossed, stop the equipment and look along both runway approaches before
crossing. When driving on airport property, follow the yellow road markings as much as
possible. Do not park' on the runway or near the runway!.
It may be necessary to use personnel to deny entry to unauthorized vehicles. These
personnel should brief authorized vehicles (police) not to use the runway.
HYDRANTS
FiRE HYDRANT .
'~"LOCKED GATES (0346)
"'""'"'"'=';'""""'--,AUTOMATED GATE (~ 1228)
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AIRPORT EMERGENCY RESPONSE MAP Bakersfield Municipal Airport, ~ _
GREATER BAKERSFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE¢
MEMORANDUM
CORPdgCTED
To: All Interested Parties
From: Chris Frank
Date: December 16, 1992
Subject: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
National Business Rally
Please mark yoUr calendars for Tuesday, February 23, 1993. This is
the day the U.S. Chamber Federation will hold the National Business
Action Rally.
The Greater Bakersfield Chamber of Commerce will be sending a
delegation to meet with members of congress to personally stress
the importance of the National Business Agenda and specifically to
make sure the interests of the Bakersfield business, community are
- - heard l~ud
The del'egation will be leaving on Saturday, February 20th from
Bakersfield at 6:05 a.m. arriving in Washington D.C. at 3:57 p.m.
We will be returning on Tuesday, February 23, leaving Washington
D.C. at 5:35 p.m. arriving in Bakersfield at 10:40 p.m. This is a
United flight and the cost is currently $530.00.
If you are interested in being part of this delegation, please call
me at 327-4421 as soon as possible.
AGAIN... LET'S HAVE THE LARGEST CALIFORNIA DELEGATION
The Unified Voice Of Bakersfield Business
1033 Truxtun Avenue · P. O. Box 1947 ° Bakersfield, California 93303 ° 805/32%4421
~[~ :~. MEMORANDUM
y 5, 1993
TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager
FROM: Jake Wager, Economic Development Director
SUBJECT: Update on Status of Petition by Jan ThOmpson for a Southeast Bakersfield
Supermarket.
Within a brief time after I forwarded the petition, prepared by Jan Thompson, to four ..
supermarkets I received a response from three chains. Lucky's took issue with some of the
statements made by Ms. Thompson and seemed to conclude that no further consideration would
be given. Von's and Albertson's on the other hand called to indicate their receipt of the petition
and to suggest that they would be reviewing the information. In both cases the executives I
spoke with indicated that they would be in touch with me again as well as contacting Ms.
Thompson.
Shortly before the holidays I spoke with Ms. Thompson. At that time she had not been contacted
· by either chain. Pursuant to your request I have sent off a letter to three of the chains asking for
an update. I will advise you of their response.
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£CONOMIC & COMMUNI~'
DEVELOPMENT
AMERICAN STORES PROPERTIES, INC.
LUCKY STORES
6565 KNOTT' AVENUE
BUENA PARK, CA 90620-1158
November 5, 1992 TELEPHONE (714)739-6312
FAX (714) 739-7409
Ms. Janice Thompson
208 Clyde Street
Bakersfield, California 93307
Dear Ms. Thompson:
In reference to your October 30th letter addressed to Mr. Dave Weigel of Lucky Stores, I would
like to respond. I have been covering the Bakersfield area for almost five years now,.and am
very familiar with the growth that has occurred in your beautiful city, and to some degree, the
needs of specific areas within the city limits.
In that respect, I briefly surveyed the petiti°n and the demographics provided with your letter.
You mentioned that many residents had to travel eight miles to reach the nearest Lucky store,
yet the demographic study provided was one performed at the intersection of Brundage and
Union Avenue, less than two miles from our Lucky market located on South "H" Street. I also
note, if my map reading ability is still accurate, it appears that you live just 2-1/2 miles from
this same store. This appears to be a conflict with your earlier statement.
As I mentioned earlier, over the last five years it is my opinion that growth is occurring more
in the southwest and northwest portions of Bakersfield with some secondary growth occurring
in the northeast and a little in the south end of town.. I am'not specifically aware of any
significant growth occurring, or the need for a market in- the southeast portion of Bakersfield,
as I strive to keep updated on this information with local brokers. I must say that if residents
are traveling eight miles to be able to shop at a Lucky market, they live in a very isolated area
of Bakersfield.
Your meetings with Mr. Wager of the Economic Development Department and his subsequent
letter to our Company, raised the issues of benefits for locating in the southeast metropolitan
area of Bakersfield. Perhaps you or Mr. Wager could forward to my attention an outline of this
area so that we may more readily analyze it for the possibility of locating a Lucky market in it.
Presently efforts are concentrated on the southwest and northwest areas of Bakersfield as those
are the areas of rapid growth which would warrant the development of a shopping center
anchored by a supermarket. If I am missing an opportunity elsewhere in the city, I would like
that brought to my attention. However, at this time I don't believe the southeastern portion of
Bakersfield warrants the development of a shopping center site anchored by a large supermarket.
This may change in the near future, but our presence on South "H" Street east of Hwy. 99, and
our store on Columbus Avenue, immediately north of Hwy. 178, is well within the travel
distance for the residents of southeast Bakersfield as I see it.
Corporate Offices
709 EAST SOUTH TEMPLE / SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84102
PO BOX 27447 / SALT/L,~KE CITY, UTAH 84127-0447
TELEPHONE (801) 539-0112 (800) 541-2863 / FAX (801) 537-7808
A Su~si0iary of American Stores Company %
Ms. Janice Thompson
November 5, 1992 Page 2
We appreciated hearing from you and will explore further this particular area on our next visit
to Bakersfield. In the meantime, please feel free to contact me should you have any questions
or wish to discuss this matter further.
Area Real Estate Manager
JPS:am
cc: Mr. John Wager, Jr. Economic Development Director, City of Bakersfield, 515 Truxtun
Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301
Chris Huss
Dave Weigel
ll05psL. BAK
BAKERSFIELD
January 5, 1993
Jim Mclntyre
Real Estate Representative
Vons Supermarket
618 Michillinda
Arcadia, CA 91007
Dear Mr. McIntyre
On November 2, 1992 I attached a letter to a petition forwarded to you by Jan Thompson.
Shortly after your r~ceipt I received a call from you firm indicating that the matter was being
reviewed. With the holiday season behind us, I am following up on a number of outstanding
issues.
Would you be kind enough to inform as to the status of Ms. Thompson's request that you
consider placing your next Bakersfield store in our southeast portion of our community.
Sincerely, / ~-L~~
John F. Wager, ir. ~
Economic Development Director
cc: Robert E. Staugeland, Chairman & C.E.O.
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City of Bakersfield · Economic and Community Development Department.
515 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield · California 93301
1805) .326-3765 · Fax (805) 328-1548
BAKERSFIELD
January 5, 1993
Roe Ham
Director of New Store Development
Food 4 Less
777 South Harbour Boulevard :
LaHabra~ CA 90631
Dear Mr. Ham
On November 2, 1992 I attached a letter to a petition forwarded to you by Jan Thompson. With
the holiday season behind us, I am following up on a numar of outstanding issues.
Would you be kind enough to inform as to the status of Ms. Thompson's request that you
consider placingkvour next Bakersfield stoie in our soUtheast portion of our community.
Sincerely, .
John F. Wager, Jr.
Economic Development Director
cc: Ronald W. Burkle, Chaiman, President & C.E.O.
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City of Bakersfield · Economic and Community Development Department
515 Truxtun Avenue · Bakersfield '· California 93301
(805) 326-3765 · Fax (805) 328-1548
A K E R S F I E L D
MEMORANDUM
FROM: JOHN W. STINSON ISTANT CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY COMMITTEE
NOTES
On January 7, 1993, I attended the Policy Committee Meeting of the League of
California Cities for Housing, Community and Economic Development. A number of
items were discussed as part of the agenda. The first being a grassroots
lobbying effort to address state budget problems. I have attached a copy of a
handout which was distributed at the meeting. Basically, it addresses an effort
to inform state legislators by local cities, and this effort will be coordinated
through regional~ city manager groups. In addition to this; the committee
reviewed its work program for economic development for the year. They had
several speakers who focused on economic development. Particularly,
redevelopment and the use of reinvestment corporations to enhance local financing
in blighted areas.
A legislative update was provided by Dwight Stenbakken of the League of
California Cities. Primarily, he discussed the upcoming budget problems with the
state. He indicated that there is a possibility that last year's redevelopment
take could be a subject of a legal challenge; however, cities have been hesitant
to challenge the legality of it due to the fact any shortfalls would likely have
to be made up by general fund revenues.
In addition to this, he projected that the governor's proposed budget would
include the taking of the remaining AB 8 money from cities and counties. The
total would be $700 million statewide. The state would also take $400 to 500
million of property tax money from all local government. The impact to cities
would likely be $40 to 50 million. The state would also takean additional $300
million on a permanent basis from redevelopment. He stated that it was likely
that if this occurred, there would be more incentive by cities to file lawsuits
to challenge their authority to take redevelopment funds. In addition to these
budget cuts to both cities and counties, he stated that there would be an
additional $2 billion taken from county health and welfare programs.
The League's response to these anticipated cuts is the formation of a committee
of 55 representatives with two from each Division of the League so there is
regional representation, and 10 provided at-large as a technical committee which
were reviewed by the City Managers' Group, including financial and legal
representation. League staff indicated that the HCED committee members would be
receiving a list of who is on this committee. As I receive this information, I
will provide it to you.
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NOTES
January 8, 1993
Page -2-
In additional legislative items, there was a discussion of affordable housing
quotas and the ability of being able to transfer them between cities; the
crackdown by.the attorney general on cities with bad housing elements (we are not
included on this list); and most importantly, proposed legislation by the schools
to require a school facilities element as part of the general plan. There was
a great deal of discussion about this proposed legislation. Particularly of
concern was the concept of siting specific school sites and the potential of that
being considered a taking. There was discussion that rather that a specific
siting of facilities, there would be a criteria for some other broad designation
of where schools should be located. There will be a staff review of this by the
League to address a number of the problems that are potentially associated with
this legislation.
Finally, there was discussion about proposed annexation legislation to make it
possible to preapprove annexations. There is a model in Santa Clara County that'
may be able to be used in this regard. League staff is obtaining additional
information and a committee was designated to work with the City Managers' Group
of the League to further pursue this type of legislation. I volunteered to
assist as part of this committee.
Information was also distributed regarding a proposed meeting with the State
Housing Community Development Department to discuss housing element development
following the Planning Institute in Monterey on March 12 and 13. We should make
Jack Hardisty aware of this.~ He may want to send Stan Grady, or other staff
members attending the Institute could participate in this discussion. If you
have any further questions with regard to the items discussed at the meeting,
please let me know.
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Attachments
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Work Together
January6, 1993
TO: Policy Committee Members
FROM: League Staff
RE: Grass Roots Lobbying Strategy
The 1992 State budget crisis demonstrated that the League must make changes in the
way it lobbies the State Legislature. The change involves the creation of a grass roots
legislative advocacy strategy similar to the strategy employed during the 1992 State
budget crisis. During the crisis, city officials performed quite well as lobbyists; they knew
the issues, the politics and the fiscal constraints. This effort by city officials-known as
the "Grass Roots Strategy"-will be critical again as the State balances an estimated
deficit between $4 and $11 billion. The grass roots lobbying strategy includes the
following elements:
1) Twenty one Regional City Manager GrouPs to, among Other things, coordinate
"Know Your City" orientations for State Legislators. Each Area Manager President has
chosen a coordinator to head this effort, and a key contact person for each legislative
district within the area.
2) The "Know Your City" orientations will vary from area to area. The premise is to
educate legislators on city operations. Last year every city added to its council a new
member--their Assembly Members and Senators-who need to be educated just as a new
council member would on how cities are financed, what services are provided and which
cuts are made. An outline of the orientation may include the following: breakfast with
the mayors and city managers from each city within the district; a morning tour of a
redevelopment project, a public works project, a low-and moderate-income housing
project and various, city departments; a lunch meeting with community and business
leaders; and a'press conference.
3) City Public Information Officers have been selected to work with the area manager
groups to assist with media and other communication activities.
4) Elected officials will be key to the "Know Your City" orientation and in making direct
contacts with State Legislators throughout the State budget process. A Strategy Advisory
Forum made up of representatives from each of the League's Divisions has met to
develop recommendations on short and long-term economic recovery strategies. The
Board of Directors provides the overall direction and the final policy approval for the
effort.
HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY COMMITTEE
Thursday, January 7, 1993
Hilton Hotel - Oakland International Airport
AGENDA
I. Grassroots Lobbying
II. Work Program: Economic Development
A. The Role of Cities in Economic Development
B. Business, Transportation and Housing Agency State Programs .to Stimulate
Local Economies
C. (Presentation) Bill Carlson, California Redevelopment Association
'q~ne Use of Redevelopmqnt Agencies to Stimulate Economic Growth".
D. v (Presentation) Sel~tyn Whitehead, The Economic Empowerment FoUndation
"Fostering Community Empowerment"
III. Legislative Update - Attachment
IV. New Legislative Issues
A. Annexation Reform
B. Subdivision Issues
C. Zoning Exemption Issues
COMMITI'EE ON HOUSING, COMMUNITY AND EcoNOMIc DEVELOPMENT
Legislative Agenda
January 1993
1. Municipal Annexation.
Background: Following the Legislature's enactment of SB 1559, the ability to
incorporate new cities is largely curtailed. In addition, amendments to Government
Code section 56845 are likely to result in severe limits to the ability of cities to annex
new areas for development. As a result, new development will occur in
unincorporated areas'where public services and facilities are least accessible.
Unincorporated development leads to increased traffic, premature agricultural land
conversion, loss of natural resources, and strained infrastructure capabilities. The
League believes that such results are contrary to public policy as expressed in State
Planning and Zoning Law, the Cortese-Knox Local Government Reorganization Act,
and the California Environmental Quality Act. These outcomes are also contrary to
the goals of the many growth management bills which have been introduced over the
past three years:
Governor Wilson's Interagency Council on Growth Management recommended a
number of actions to simplify the annexation process while ensuring that the state's
interest in preserving agricultural land is protected. The Governor's Council
describes Santa Clara County as a model for "preapproving" annexations" consistent
with specified objectives. Urban Service Areas are delineated by LAFCOs within
which cities may conduct annexation proceedings without LAFCO approval. The
Governor's Council further recommends replacing LAFCO involvement with that of
the local Council of Governments. This approach would certainly improve planning
by directing development to compact urban areas rather than allow sprawl
development of poorly planned unincorporated areas.
The City Attorney Legislative Committee has been asked to draft legislation
consistent with the Council's recommendations.
Issue: Should the League sponsor legislation to simplify city annexation?
C°mmittee Recommendation:
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HOUSING ELEMENT COALITION
Discussion: The League has been meeting with a number of groups interested in housing
element reform brought together by the American Planning Association. This committee's
Affordable Housing subcommittee has been invited to each of the four meetings. The last
meeting was held at the League's offices on December 11.
The interest groups attending have included California Rural Legal Assistance, Western
Center on Law and Poverty, the Department of Housing and Community Development, the
California State Association of Counties, and the American Planning Association. ·While
there remains considerable disagreement between the housing advocates and l°cal
governments, local government planners are developing a consensus that housing element
law must be. simplified.
Two proposals are being reviewed. First, a proposal by Bob Paternoster' would make
housing planning efforts more consistent with existing comprehensive planning efforts and
federal reporting requirements. Mister Paternoster's proposal includes a substitution of a
resource based c°nstruction performance standard in exchange for eliminating HCD review
of Housing' Element adequacy. Redistribution of sales tax is proposed as an incentive to
encourage local governments to exceed the performance standard. Second, the Association
of Bay Area Governments has proposed Utilizing existing housing element law coupled with
a performance standard. The incentive under the ABAG prOposal is regulatory. Cities
meeting the standard would be exempted from HCD review, while those not meeting the
standard would undergo detailed review.
MANDATE SUSPENSION
Information.: The legislature suspended Chapter 1143, statutes of 1980. Chapter 1143
added section 65580 -- 65889 to the Government Code. Cities are now exempt from
revising Housing Elements to meet COG assigned regional shares pursuant to these
Government Code sections. No appropriations are available for reimbursement to cities
during 1993 for the following activities.
Collection and tabulation of employment data, and the analysis and documentation
of employment trend including its consideration in the housing need projections
(Sections 65583(a)(1)).
Review of the allocation data provided by the Council of Governments or the
Department of Housing. and Community Development regarding the locality's share
of regional housing ·needs and, if necessary, revision to the claimant's housing
elements as a result of the allocation data.
- Collection and tabulation of data regarding the handicapped and farm Workers,
and the analysis and documentation of their housing needs (Section 65583(a)(6)).
- Collection and tabulation of data regarding energy conservation and the analysis
and documentation of opportunities'for energy conservation with respect to
,residential development (Section 65583(a)(7)).
One-time costs for the documentation of the public participation process (Section
65583(b)(5)).
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CRA And The C~mmunity October 1, 1992
The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977
A Tool for Community Economic Revitalization
By:
Selwyn Whitehead
President
The Economic Empowerment Foundation
Corporate Social Responsibility Institute
Contents
A Message From the President Page 2 What CRA Does Not Require Page 3
Inu'oduction Page 2 CRA is a Process Page 3
The Three Requirements of CRA Page 2 CRA Can Strengthen Banks and Communities Page 4
The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Page 3 Implications For Yom' Community:
The Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery ...Develop a Community CRA Strategic Plan Page 4
and Enforcement Act Page 3 About the Foundation Page 6
The Economic Empowerment Foundation Corporate Social Responsibility Institute
Mailbag Address: 4650 Scotia Avenue, Oakland, CA 9460S
Phone: (510) 238-6875 or (510) 635-8898 Fax: ($10) 632-7444
CRA And The Community Page 2
October 1, 1992
The F~deral Community Reinvestment Act of
Dear Friend: 1977 was enacted by Con~ess against a backdrop
concern over financial institutions' unfair treatment of
prospective borrowers by and over the unwarranted
T~e Communit~ t~nvestment Act (CRA) was seographic differences in those institutions' lending pat-
enacted with the understanding that demographic and terns. Through the CRA, Congress reaffirmed that every
cultural shifts will have a dramatic impact on the financial financial instimtio,:has a continuing and affirmative obli-
industry and the marketplace in general. Free trade gation, consistent with its safe and sound operation, to
agreements, as well as national and global'immigration help meet thecredit needs of its entire community, includ-
and migration patterns ~ have resulted in significant new ing low- and moderate-income neighborhoods.
markets and opportunities. The CRA further states that it is the responsibility
Now, more than ever before, increased develop- of each institution's regulatory agency (The Federal Re-
serve (FED) for tl~e 1,009 state-chartered FED member
merit and positive community growth depend on aggres- banks, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
sive reinves tment programs b3/ government and the for the 7,830 state-chartered, non-FED-member banks, the
private sector. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for the
3,979 National banks, and the Federal Home Loan Bank
Within our communities, wefind the diversity of Board (FHLBB) and the Resolution Trust Corporation
talent, the wealth of knowledge and the human resource (RTC) for the remaining Savings and Loans) ~o use its
base for accelerated economic gr°Wth. All that is needed authority when conducting examinations to encourage
is opportunity. The opportunity to attract the financial the financial institutions it supervises to help meet the
resource base. community needs.
Stated succinctly, the CRA and the implement-
CRA provides an opportunity forprivatesector ing regulations place upon all financial institutions,
businesses to observe the direct correlation between their whether wholesale or retail, urban or rural; an affirmative
reinvestment effort and the increased economic growth responsibility to treat the credit needs of Iow- and moder;
~,qthin the communities they partner with. I have found ate-income members of their communities as they would
that communities with strong reinvestment flourish, any other market for services that the institution has
And where reinvestment is weak, the community decided to serve.
deteriorates.
All Californians pay the grice of remedial activi- H. The Three "Reauirements" of the Federal CRA
ties ~or deteriorated, dependent communities, ~or the lost
1. The CRA requires the bank re~latory agen-
potential of these communities as well as the lost hope of cies to encourage financial institutions to help meet the
their citizens, credit needs of their entire community, including those of
low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, in a manner
The Federal CRA process representsasoundand consistent with safe and sound practices.
ethical business practice that can provide a catalyst for 2. TheCRA requires the federal regulatory agen-
local communities, government and business to work cies to assess the performance of financial institutions in
together to adapt to the rapidly changing market'place of meeting those credit needs through periodic examina-
opportunities, tions. (Prior to this year, the substance of these examina-
tions were not made available to the public.)
I urge you to Imm the ground rules of the CRA
process. 3. The CRA requires federal m, gulatory agencies
to consider the financial institutions' CRA records when
reviewing applications for expansion of depository facili-
ties through branching, mergers, or acquisition. It should
be noted that the Act does not require denial of an appli-
Selwyn Whitehead cation solely because an institution's CRA performance is
deficient. (The results of these application decisions have
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Mailing Address: 46~0 Scotia Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605
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always been public.) V. What the Federal CRA Does Not Require
1. CRA does not recluire an~ one bank to make
III, The Home Mor~age Disclosure Act of 1977 each and every type of loan or meet all community credit
needs by itself. Banks may specialize by product type.
A complementary piece 0f legislation to the CRA
is the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) of 1977. 2. CRA does not require banks to make a specific
HMDA requires that each lending institution subject to number or proportion of loans to certain types of individu-
CRA and with assets exceeding $10 million provide an als, groups, or businesses.
annual report to its regulatory agencydetailing residential
lending activity within each standard metropolitan statis- 3. CRA does not require banks to make any
tical area (SMSA). The data is reported by census tracts proportion of loans in any particular geographic area.
with median incomes less than 80% of median, 80% to
120% of median, more than 120%, and census tracts with 4. CRA does not require banks to make loans at
low, moderate and high concentrations of people of color, below-market interest rates, or under terms and condi-
tions inconsistent with safe and sound lending.
These reports have been helpful in determining
the lending patterns of financial institutions. 5. CRA does not require banks to give money
away even for the worthiest of causes, though some banks
do. Some banks have (and should be willing to) set aside
IV. The Requirements of the Financial special, reduced-rate financing for certain community
Institutions Reform, Recovery_, and Enforcement development purposes, although they are not required to
Act (FIRREA) of 1989 do this by the CRA or any other law.
The Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and
Enforcement Actcameaboutastheresultoftherestructur- VI. So What Really Is The Purpose of the
tion of the savings and loan industry necessitated by the Federal CRA? It Is Simply A Process.
numerous S & L failures and the massive public bailout of
the industry. The Act was signed into law by President CRA is a process that involves rights, responsi-
Bush on August 9, 1989. bilities and, most importantly, relationships in our econ-
omy and our banking system. Our key focus should be the
In addition to requiring changes to the capitaliza- desired result of the process and not the process itself.
tion and operating requirements needed to insure the
long-term viability of these lending institutions, FIRREA The result of the process should, be the develop-
amended the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 by ment and universal availability of financial products and
requiring that ail financial institutions' regulatory agen- services that community credit needs.
cies evaluate each lending institutions' CRA performance
using a four-tiered rating system (Outstanding, Satisfac- In effect, the Community Reinvestment Act
tory, Needs Improvement, and Substantial Non-Compli- states that, with the rights conferred on them by their
ance), and that these ratings and a written evaluation of charters, financial institutions also have responsibilities to
each institution's CRA performance be disclosed to the meet the 'convenience and needs, including the credit
public, beginning with the examinations conducted on or needs, of their communities. Financial institutions have
after July 1, 1990. the responsibility to conduct real and serious assessments
of the credit needs of their entire communities. They also
FIRREA. also amended the Home Mortgage Dis- have the responsibility to develop and affirmatively mar-
closure Act 'of 1977 to require all lenders to report on ket products and services to help meet those community
applied for, as well as granted, mortgage loans by census credit needs, including the legitimate needs of economi-
tract, income level, race and gender. This newinformation cally disadvantaged persons and communities.
should shed more light on where loans are actually being
made and ~f historically underserved individuals and CRA affirms that banks have an ongoing respon-
communities are gaining access to home loans, sibility to maintain relationships with their communities.
Although these relationships may take many forms, in the
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final analysis, they should be constructive, mutually bene- city economic development
ficial business relationships which focus on the need to enforceable commitment in April of
ascertain and effectively serve the institution's markets 1990.
and sub-markets.
o Bank of America made a five billion
To know their markets, banks must establish dollar low-income housing and inner-
communications with customers and potential customers, city economic development
Banks must actively seek working relationships with local enforceable commitment in April of
governments and community, business, and consumer 1991, then increased the commitment
groups to identify community credit needs, to 12 billion in October 1991 in light of
its mearger with Security Pacific.
Only by developing and nurturing these work-
These are all examples of mutually beneficial
lng relationships within their communities can banks
relationships that would never have developed, were it
develop programs and loan products to respond to com- not for the federally mandated Community Reinvest-
munity needs, ment Act process!
This year the Economic Empowerment Founda-
VII, Ex,un-Vies of How the CRA Process Has tion has taken the CRA to the next level: compelling
Been Used to Sffen~then Communities and lenders to enter into strategic partnerships with histori-
Lendin~ Institutions. cally underserved communities via its Community Eco-
nomic Resources Access Project.
Community based, grass roots organizations
like theGreenlining Coalition, which includes many of the Specifically, the Foundation has entered into a
major organizations representing California's 14 million collaborative effort with BankAmerica Corporation,
African-American, Asian American and Hispanic resi- Manufactairers Bank, and Union Bank which will seekout,
dents, aswellas manywomen'sorganizationsand leaders assess the need, educate, provide technical assistance to,
of the disabled community, then under the leadership of and ease credit access for candidate small business and
Selwyn Whitehead as its executive director, have worked home mortgage customers in target underserved commu-
within the parameters of the Community Reinvestment nities. The Foundation will also work with the Consumer
Act, with the data provided by the Home Mortgage Dis- Credit Counsellors of the East Bay to assist potential
closure Act to bring opportunities to light for several borrowers in cleaning up their personal credit in prepara;
California lending institutions to increase their market t'ion for future loans.
share while addressing the needs of historically underser-
ved communities. Each banks we are working with has a different
niche and is looking .for different kinds of customers.
By virtue of the CRA, the Greenlining Coalition However, all have entered into a strategic agreement with
was able to stimulate four of California's largest banks to the Foundation and have been working with us this year
cons{unmate long-terra strategic community reinvest- to rethink their underwriting, collateralandcreclitworthi-
ment commitments over the last four years. Specifically: ness guidelines and develop new products and outreach
methods better suited to meet the needs of our Oakland
o Union Bank (The Bank of Tokyo) community.
reached a comprehensive equal
opportunity employment, low-income For example, Manufacturers has a product it
housing and inner city economic developed for attorneys, doctors, dentists and CPAs. The
development agreement with the Foundation has been able to persuaded the bank to en-
Greenlining Coalition in June of 1988. hance the l:n'oduct to more closely fit the needs of Oakland
based of-color and female professionals as a test market
o Wells Fargo Bank made a one billion case. BankAmerica Corporation, on the other hand, is
dollar Iow-income housing and inner- focusing initially on mortgage loans throughout Oakland
city economic development and small businesses located in the Seven Community
enforceable commitment in March of Development Districts, as such the four~dation is working
1990. with Bank of America to "season" its current offerings to
better fit the profile of the Oakland consumer. Finally,
o . Security Pacific Bank made a $2.4 Union Bank is working with to perform a thorough credit
billion low-income housing and inner- needs assessment of the Elmhurst and Central East O ,ale-
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land communities so we can get past conjecture and anec- 6. Develop and maintain accurate up to date
dotal information and develop an acc,:rate financial pro~ credit underwriting guideline information for our citi-
file of the residents of these communines so new products, zens.
product pricing and marketing technics can be developed
by the financial institutions. B. Community Reinvestment Plan of Action:
The Foundation acts as the "glue" that makes the To accomplish its Strategic Community Rein-
process work by providing the consumer credit capacity vestment Plan goals, our City will undertake the follow-
building component through credit education, technical lng activities:
assistance, and ensuring fair access to the institutions and
1. Appoint a Community Investment Officer in
by monitorin~ the entire process.
the Office of the Mayor (or City Manager).
VIII, Thc (~RA Process Could Help the 2. Create a Community Investment Action
Economic Revitilzation of Your Communi .ry. Committee, composed of members of our banking com-
munity, citizens of our city and the Community Invest-
The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 mentOfficertodevelopprogramsandprocedurestomeet
should be used to bring together the collective energies of oUr City's credit needs.
your community's local government, large and small
businesses (including businesses owned, controlled and 3. Have the Community Investment Officer and
operated by persons of color and women), grass roots the Community Investment Action Committee meet with
community-based organizations and non-profits, local the Community Reinvestment Act Officers and related
banks and regulatory agencies to design and implement a credit staff from banks located in our city.
professional process ensuring that your community re-
ceives equal access to the banking community and thereby 4. Establish a series of Town CRA Briefings to
its fair share of the CRA funding opportunity pie, all acquaint our citizens with their Lending Partners.
within the tenant of safe and sound lending practices. To
do so you must assess your credit needs and develop a 5. Establish a process, by which our Lending
plan of action. Partners are introduced to viable projects and by which
What follows are some suggested goals and ac- the projects can be monitored.
tions you could include in your community's Community In developing your plan and related activities
Reinvestment Strategic Plan: you should keep in focus this fact: The ultimate goal o f the
A. Community Reinvestment Strategic Goals: Community Reinvestment Act process within our State
should be the development of the mutually benefical
Through its Strategic Community Reinvestment Public/Private/Banking partnerships needed to con-
structively address the crucial issues of affordable hous-
Plan, our City will achieve the following strategic goals: lng and inner city economic development and infrastuc-
1. Secure the annual small business and housing ture financing that are sorely needed in California com-
credits identified by the City's Credit Needs Assessment. munities as we approach the 21st Century.
2. Educate our residents and small business own-
ers on relevant banking issues and financing require-
merits. ·
3. Educate the banking community on our City's
credit opportunities.
4. Facilitate mutually beneficial long-term bank-
ing relationships between the banks and our communities.
5. Develop and maintain accurate, up to date
community needs assessment information for our bank-
ing partners.
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Mailing Address:~ 4650 Scotia Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605
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IX. About the Economic Empowerment Foundation. o To develop protot'y~e public/private/finan-
cial industry partnership projects that can lead to of-color
Our Purpose and urban community economic self-sufficiency.
Founded late in 1991, the mission of the Eco-
nomic Empowerment Foundation is to develop and im-
plement community/financial industry partnerships that
mitigate the structural systemic problems that keep of-
color individuals and single women out of the credit and
insurance mainstream.
Our charter is to research, document, develop
and implement prototype processes and projects that
overcome the credit, capital, insurance, and economic
skills development n.eeds o f low-income and of-color com-
munities and women, then provide the tools and resources
that can lead these communities to economic self-suffi-
ciency.
The Foundation has committed is to have in
place in Oakland, one of its target communities, by the end
of 1994, working prototypes of the following economically
empowering entities: a small business credit and capital
assess system; a community mortgage loans access sys-
tem; a, small business incubation facility (within or with-
out walls); and, a community insUrance access system.
OUr 1990s' Focus
The Foundation's primary areas of focus are
community economic policy and enterprise development,
corporate social responsibility monitoring and social jus-
tice. 'Our five primary goals for the 1990s are:
o To educate the public, espedally the of-color
and Iow-income communities and women, on the eco-
nomic self-sufficiency challenges confronting our society.
Then organize these groups to bring about constructive
change.
o To persuade corporate America to: (a). stop
ignoring inner-city communities, (b). realize the economic
value of equal opportunity, and (c) negotiate community
reinvestment agreements and institute programs to revi-
talize historically underserved communities.
o To put on a series of Economic Empowerment
Roundtables and Conferences, with the sole purpose of
bringing together bankers, insurers, regulators and com-
munity leaders to chart effective Community Investment
plans for California's historically underserved communi-
ties.
o To develop a successful functioning of-color
and women small business incubation and technical assis-
tance project with a collaboration of resoUrces from the
public sector, private sector and target communities.
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CRA And The Community
California's
Population
, As of the 1991
Ce~us Correction
I Hispanics
[] Asians
~.~g%
~ African Am.
[] Others
7.44'%, [] White Women
27.O2% 0.65%
[] White Males
California's Total Population as of the
1991 Census Correction is: 30,900,000
Ethnic Group Ngrnber percent of Total
Whi tea 17,400,000 56.3
Hispanics 8,100,000 26.3
Asians 2,900,000 9.4
African American 2,300,000 7.4
Others 200,000 0.6
Ethnic Group Number of Women
Whi res 8,350,000
Hispanics 4,050,000
'Asians 1,450,000
African American 1,150,000
Others 100,000
Total Minorities: 13,500,000 or 43.7%
Total Women and Minorities: 21,850,000 or 70.7%
Human Resources Needing Credit Resources
The Economic Empowerment Foundation Corporate Social Responsibility Institute
Mailing Address: 4650 Scotia Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605 '
Phone: ($10) 238-6875 or (510) 635-8898 Fax: (510) 632-7444
EDITORIALS
A home for housing
There is room for affordable, cooperative projects
S everal East Bay cities thought passed a resolution asking the governor
they had a solution to their af- and the Legislature to allow cities to
fordable housing problem. Since cooperate on housing projects. The
no one city had both a site and enough move immediately raised suspicions
money to build a project, they decided that Los Altos Hills was trying to shirk
to pool their resources, its responsibilities and pay some other
They asked the state to let each city city to take its low-income housing.
count parts of the project toward its Meanwhile, neighboring Cupertino
mandated quota of housing units. The has land near transit that would be
state said no; the law only counts units perfect for affordable housing, but the
within a city's own boundaries, city can't find a way to pay for a
So the cities got the Legislature to project. One of its biggest employers,
pass a bill changing the state law. The Hewlett-Packard, is fuming over a pro-
governor vetoed it. The city officials posal to require industry to help.
are scratching their heads. So are we. All cities must share responsibility
The need for affordable housing for housing -- not just for getting it
grows more serious every day. But as built, but for providing services to low-
cities look for innovative approaches to er-income residents. However, there is
the problem, the state continues to put room for cooperative projects. The bill
up roadblocks without offering any the governor vetoed would have al-
reasonable options, lowed cities to' count them toward only
The law is designed to make every 20 percent of their quota. That is a
city responsible for providing afford- reasonable compromise.
able housing within its borders. All the California's housing quota law has.
units shouldn't be dumped in a few no teeth, and until recently officials
cities, creating ghettos, while others have barely tri'ed to enforce it. That is
stay homogeneously affluent., changing because of pressure from in-
So far, so good. But without afford- dustry to create worker housing.
able land or available financing, cities The crackdown is welcome, but it
are strapped. Cooperative ventures are won't get results unless the state recog-
looking more and more attractive, nizes the problems cities face and helps
Earlier this month, Los Altos Hills 'to overcome them.
LOS-ALTUS HILLS
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CALIFORNIA
December 4, 1992
TO: Interested Parties
FROM: Patricia Dowd, City Clerk
At their regular meeting on December 2, 1992, the City Council of the Town ot~ Los
Altos Hills adopted Resolution #50-92 concerning a regional approach to the housing
issue. A copY of this resolution is enclosed for your reference. Also enclosed is a copy
of the letter sent from the Tri-Valley Affordable Housing Committee to the State
Department of Housing and Community Development which addresses their regional.
approach to the housing issue. The Council believed you would find both of these
documents of interest and would appreciate any comments you might have on this
important topic.
If yot~ have any questions or need any additional information, please let me know.
E~closures
26379 Fremont Road
Los Altos Hills
California 94022
415/941-7222
Fax 415/941-3160
Town of_Los Alto_s Hj!!s
RESOL_UTION NO. ~0-92
WHEREAS, the California Legislature and the Cities of California agree that
improved availability of affordable housing within the State of California is
necessary to the State's economic prosperity, quality of life and global
competitiveness; and ..
WHEREAS, the California LegislatUre anti the Cities of California are
attempting to accomplish the goal of increased availability of affordable housing
statewide through various means acceptable to the State Department of Housing
and Community Development, under legislative guidelines which have led to
requiring each separate city to provide a "fair share" of a regional need, whether or
not tkat need exists within each jurisdictior); and
WHEREAS,tin the San Francisco Bay Area, the Associatior~ of Bay Area
Governments, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission, Counties, Cities, and local Councils of Government
agree that the most appropriate location for high. density, affordable housing is
along existing or ptarmed mass transit.corridors; and
WHEREAS, all Cities in the San Francisco Bay Area are required to share the
burden of creation of affordable housing, but not all cities contain transit
accessibility, jobs or services which meet the needs of those .wl~o would occupy
affordable housing units; and
WHEREAS, all Cities in the San Francisco Bay Area wish to cooperate in
accomplishing regional goals for the provision of affordable housing where that
housing is most cost-effective and appropriate to the needs of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town of
LOs Altos Hills requests the California State Legislature amend existing Planning
and Zoning Law Government Code Sections 65580 - 65589.8 to state that
"Cooperative agreements between jurisdictions that best accomplish regional
mandates for the provision oi~ affordable housing shall be considered by the
Department of Housing and Community Development in assessing cities'
compliance with affordable housing requirements. ~ TheSe cooperative agreements
may include joint project development, revenue sharing, developer incentives
which cross jurisdictional boundaries, and other creative means to best accomplish.
the goal of pro~icling the greatest mzmber of affordable housing units in the most
appropriate locations to serve the regional l~ousing needs of California."
DATED: December 2, ~992
City.-Clerl~
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[;~kSacr~ento applies new,.', : & DE~LOPMBNT ~PORT
for Noah Natomas ......Page 3
~:'~gBg Legal Digest ' Vol. 7. No 12 December 1992
5'~CO law upheld by
i, ....................
· ' AGCracks S10W
?~'Lucas case .............. '.../....Page fl gering recession.
~ ..... :.' .......... ~ ........ ~...Page 7 Forty-seven slow-grow[hers
' .... 47ci[ies have re-ceived le[ters ~om grow[,-rela[edpreva'led in moS[is.Sews
l~?~hcontmlsmqves~[he · i ' [he s[a~e At[orney sues on local bal-
· GilleS Wi[h' admonish,ngGeneral's Office.them lO[Ssmte,n~O~o~m~. Well
~acrmen[olosesi[s ne~e for ignoring the In fac[. long-
state law in upda[- term [rends iOen~i-
....................... BadH0using November
,~¢: . ,', ':~,:~( lng housing ele- fled by CP&DR held
· '::,Ek]~;'?.,.:' ~,~;'~[.?': .:..~4~??,,~i~~. ments and hinting constant, as slow-
,.... ~. -...yv. :,~-: ~]~LS at ~her legal ac- growthers won 14
.,~,: .,:.. :, ,&:~ tJon. The move bf 25 gro~h-relat-
:- s~led' many local ed issues on local
officials and pro- ballots ~ a pass
:~- State Threatens yoked charges of rate of 56%. Ac- Despite Recession
' Lawsuits; Localities unfairness in some cording to records Limited Gro~h
SayAction ts Unfair cases. It was the compiled by Forces Win 56% of
first time in more CP&DR coverage Local Ballot
than a decade that the attorney general has over the past seven Measures
become involved in housing element disputes, years, an average
The lette~ ~ror also spotlights vagueness of 24 gro;~h-related issues have appea~d on
in the housing element law, as well as a per- November ballots each year since 1986, and
sistent disagreement between Sacramento an average of 14 have passed. (See Numbers
and local communities on the best approach column, page 11.)
to the creation of affordable housing. Chinks in the trend have begun to appear.
· c,~v,~'~,R, T~e ~, ~,~a,~w ~u,~es,oe~, ~ov- ,o,¥e,,~. ~or ~x~m~,~.,,.~,,~ s,o,v-~row~
~~ I I. ernments to update their housing elements measures won overwhelmingly (12 of 17'
eyeD' five years with a program targets af- passed, for 71% pass rate), most pro-gro;~h
is published monthly by fordable housing goals through zoning and measures also passed (6 of 8. or 75%). ~d
pro-active strategies. Cities typically model anecdotal evidence about ballot measures
Toff Fulton Associates their housing goals on numbe~ supplied by and electoral victories shows m~ed results.
1275 Sunnycrest Avenue regional councils of governments, xvhich in For example:
Ventura. CA 93003-1212
tu~ receive numbe~ kom the state Depart- · In slow-gro~h Matin Count. a propos-
805/642-7838 ment of Housing . Continued on page 4 al to spbject. Continued on page 9
William Fullon.
Editor & Publisher
Sen~or Editor By Moms Newman area in sou~h Sutter County.
[he same time. the counB"s Local
Stephen Sve~e. Developers. county officials. Agency Formati6n Commission
Contr~Dut~n~Ed~tor and local res,Oen[s am racing to~ ~ [~ I~C]r~,'P~r approved [he ,nco~orat,on of [he
Subscriptlon Price: gain control over a huge pro- en[ire 25.000 acres in[o [he Toxin
S17~ pc' year posed development in south Su~- of Pleasan[ Grove. even though
~ terCounty, ius[arewmi,esno~h 0n[r010r~~u~n~,,,~o~,,~oo
issN No. og~l-382x o~ the Sacramento Metropolitan residen[s and does no[ curren[ly
electronically on In November. the Sut[er In a x~ually unpreceOenteO step.
~WS~ County Board of Supcm, isom ap- Sutter Bay's developers lmve of-
proved the specific plan ~ and feted to unde~Tite the new ci~"s
call 800/345-1301 ter Bay Village, a 1.071-acre de- enough development to become
velopment project that would financially solvent.
open up a 25,000-acre planning Continued on page I0
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$1ale Thr0alens H0usine V,1oment Lawsuils Againsl Delinquent .Cilies
Continued from page I lng the law because Iow- and moderate-income housing is an unpop-
ular political issue in most cities. At the same time, however, the law
and Community Development. has frequently been criticized as a "paper tiger," requiring extensive
In the standardized letter, Deputy Attorney General Katbleen W. paperwork but no results.
Mikkelson tells officials from the 47 cities -- most often mayors -- Applauding the letters are such housing advocates as Marc Brown
that 'we have been informed by (HCD) your jurisdiction has failed, to of the Sacramento Housing Alliance. 'We've been encouraging them
submit even a draft housing element" by the statutory deadline of to do (write the letters) for 10 years." he said. Brown added the let-
July 1, 1991. 'Unless your jurisdiction immediately takes action to ters will 'put a few teeth in housing policy.' Brown observed that
comply ~th state housing element," the letter continues, "you are housing-element compliance is a "new priority' for the attorney gen-
vulnerable to a legal challenge as a result of an inadequate general eral's office, which under former AG John Van de Kamp had not
plan." taken a strong stand on housing-element enforcement.
HCD Deputy Director Tom Cook said some planning Officials in Cook described the letters as an ~effort to make this law effective
cities that received the attorney general letters told him privately ~nd to help make local governments realize they are significant play:
they were pleased to see pres- ers in affordable housing." He
sure put on decision makers, said cities can play a con-
~One planner said that the structive role both through re-
housing element has been on zoning areas of the city for af-
the agenda for years and 'the fordable or high-density hous-
city council kept deciding not lng, and by supporting the
to act on it, so he was glad for creation of housing through
the letter." redevelopment set-aside
But that was not the public funds, such as land write-
attitude of city officials who downs for non-profit develop-
were subject to the AG's warn- ers.
lng. Mayor Pro Tern Lara But the response of
Blakely of Monrovia said the planner Rick Tooker of Carmel
state's action seemed de- was typical of the counterat-
signed to ~embarrass' the tar- tack by cities. In a November
geted cities. Monrovia's letter, 2 letter in reply to the AG's of-
she said, was addressed r~ot to rice, Tooker wrote that 'while
city hall but to the mayor's pti- the letter was correct that
vate residence, and she added Carmel by had not submitted
that she did not like the fact its housing element update,
that HCD issued a press re- the city 'had not submitted an
lease announcing that tbe let- update, since it was waiting
ters had been sent. 'That's a for adequate U.S. Census fig-
good way to embarrass cities ures, which were not available
or slap officials around, but in until the spring of '92.
our case it was unfair." Blakely (Carmel has chosen to model
said her ci~' had failed to sub- . its housing element directly
mit an updated housing ele- . on census data, rather than
ment, because Monrovia~s en- ~the projections created by the
tire general plan is being up- local council of governments,
dated. She claimed that the the Association of Monterey
city was actually in compliance Bay Area Governments.) If
in the creation of affordable Carmel had based ils housing
housing: the city has built . figures on 1980 figures, 'the
about 770 units. Padier ' update would have been obso-
The letters underscore the ,. Ross Seaside ' lete within a few months after
tension between HCD and local , ~:,'.,~.i: :.:. ~ ,- its adoption."
government regarding the best. !,?i':~ . :-:!:'~:.i: .... :,: ,,'-..:' ~,, The California Chapter of the
way to fulfill the state's Fair American Planning Associa-
Share housing policy. According to Joe' Carreras. housiug program lieu ba~; co~lvcl~t'(I a task force on the issue, and has hosted meetings
manager for Southern California Association of (;ovcrnm(.nis. Sacra- for the pas! four months regarding possible revisions in the state's
mento's stress has beeu on planning, while local govcrnm¢'n! is often housing clement with representatives from HCD, the building indus-
more focused on actual housing programs and goals. I lc pointed ()ut tt~,' and staff m(,ml)ers ()f both the assembly and senate housing
that crucial terms in the housing element law. includin~ "housin~ committees. ~
need" and 'fair share," are not defined. · Contacts: '
Under tile housing element law. each city nmst npdalc ils [lUtlsJll~ Tom Cook, Department of Housing and Community Development, (916)
element ex'eO' five }'ears and submit the docnment m lieD for re- 445-4475.
view. HCD has no administrative power to enforce the housint~ law. Joe Carreras, SCAG housing manager, (213) 236-1856.
but must instead rely on lawsuits, either frnm citizen grotlps or [l'O]ll Rick Tooker, City of Carmel, (408) 624-2781.
the attorney general. Local governmenLs are ofi(,ll a('('!,lSt'd of i,~llor- Lara Blakely, mayor pro term, City of Monrovia, (818) 357-4453.
VoL il, No. I * January 1993
CAPITOL REPORT
.... "There are ahostofdifferentregulatory two CALBO representatives (a city and a
';... i : and policy bodies that affect building de- county building official) on key advisory
partments," explains Walter Lopes, first committees. This amendment is viewed as
: vice president and Legislative Committee an important step toward more enforce-
chairman. "Having a code enforcement able building standards. CALBO's Build-
· "!~' professional seat on these governing bed- ing Standards Committee is currently re-
~`~~ ies will benefit the public by guaranteeing viewing the revised proposal and will pre-
that building safety issues are given full pare formal comments that will be pre-
and fair consideration." sented to the Commission..
Two statewide organizations have al- CALBO has been a key player in the
ready indicated that they will support the development of these regulations and has
measure, which is expected to be formally met several times with Commission staff
introduced later this month, to voice the concerns of the enforcement
by Doug McCauley community. It is hoped that the adoption of
Director of Public Affairs Code Adoption Proposal these regulations will be the beginning of
a more coordinated, practical code adop-
Includes CALBO tion process at the state level.
Bill to Add CALBO
Amendments
-Rep to Boards Proposed regulations that will provide
State
Proposes
CALBO is introducing legislation to for a California code adoption process Graywater Regulations
provide for better building official repre- have been revised and now include addi- The California Department of Water
sentation on state boards and commis- tional CALBO amendments. The regula-
sions. The bill, to be carded by Assam- tions, which are being developed by the Resources recently distributed its proposal
blymemberB.T. Collins (R-Carmichael), California Building Standards Commis- for graywater standards. The proposal re-
flects the findings of a special Ad Hoc
will require a building official member sion, are a regulatory response to the man-
on the Contractors' State License Board dates of AB 47; which passed in 1991. Graywater Committee, convened by the
state to deliberate on this water conserva-
and the Seismic Safety Commission. Amongthemoreimportantamendments tion issue. It will be formally considered
to the proposal are provisions requiring later this month.
The proposed rules were also drafted to
incorporate IAPMO stm~dm'ds for graywa-
CA LENDA R tar, which were adopted as Uniform Plumb-
ing Code Appendix W at the September
Jan. 15 Annual Reports due from Committee Chairs annual meeting of the International AssO-
ciation of Plumbing and Mechanical Of fi-
Jan. 8-9 Board of Directors Meeting, Concord . cials.
Jan. 11-12 Seismic Retrofit Seminar, Bakersfield In discussions with the WaterResources
Feb. 5 CSLB Liaison Committee Meeting, Sacramento Department staff, CALBO stressed the
Feb. 24-27 CALBO Annual Business Meeting, Concord importance of preserving local control in
April 29 CBCI/OES Disaster Preparedness Seminar, Costa Mesa code enforcement. In addition, CALBO
April 30 CBCI Management Seminar, Costa Mesa worked with the department to dissemi-
May 6 CBCI/OES Disaster Preparedness Seminar, San Jose nate information about the proposed stan-
May 7 CBCI Management Seminar, San Jose dards and will comment at the January
July 30 CBCI Public Affairs Conference, Sacramento hearing. President Fred Cullum has asked
· a special CALBO advisory committee to
Nov. 1-5 . CBCI Education Week 1993 review the package and provide recom-
mendations on ~how to refine the rules so
Formore information on any listing, call CAI,BO at (916) 457d103 or CBCI at (916) 456-3824.
that they will be easily enforceable.
lf your committee, chapter or organization would like to post its rneeting, seminar or other event~vith
the Calendar, please sendwritten notification ~wo month~ in advance to Editor, CALBO News, 2215 2 lst
St., Sacramento 95818 or fax to (916) 456-~672.
California Building Officials 5
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12/15/9~ 11~.15 A~
{1755 RN9231S36 PAG~ 8
"amendments, The division may review adoD~ed safety
elements o~ amendments and ~eport its findings.. All
findings made by the division shall be adv£~ory to the
planning agency and legislative body.
.(h) ~ school ~acilitie_s element l_~ ~e~c~uested b_y.v
~ sch0ol,gis~:ic~,wit~in_ the ci__~o_.%= couqty. ~he sgnool
facilities element shall idsnttf! land withi___~ the
the city ~ oounty, ~hat i~ availa~l~ f~r ~nstruC%ion o~ I
~ Th~ =eque~ o~ t~e school ~!s~=io~ ~hal!
Subdivision ~ o~ Section 17717.5 o~ t~Educatio~ C~d9
whic~ shall be reasonabl! consistent with
~ o~ ~h9 general ~an o~ the city o~ co,unto.
~ Nu=hin~ i~ ~his section shall b~
t~ limit._ th~ authority 0f a school district to develop
lm?lemen~ it~ ~oca! educational policies including
~ovidinq_ of school faci!i,~e~ o~ ~o autho:ize a
county ~o determine the location ~ ~ schoo!si~s.
SEC.' 2. No reimbursement shall be made
the State Mandates C!aim~ Fund pursuant %O ~a== 7
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· Suite 300 (805) 259-2489 /."'/'
City of Santa Clarita Fax
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Cit~ of~" ,
Santa Clarita ._
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Mr. Don Benninghoven ' AU,~
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1992
Executive Director
x-,,\ , ns'd ........ ....
League of California Cities
1400 K Street , ~/ ~//~/
JiMIlaKlyc rajic il Subj. ect: M°nterey C°nference' ~LA~fast Meeting
Jan Heidt
MayorPro-Tern Dear Don:
Carl Boyer
Councilmember During the breakfast meeting held in Monterey, there
was a discussion about City/county relationships as
JoAnneDarcy they relate to LAFCOs' operations. The following are
Councilrnember suggestions made by those in attendance for improving
George Pedemon LAFCO s:
Councilmernber
1. Require that a sphere of influence be developed
for each.city, including the urbanizing area
surrounding the city.
2. Require independent staff and counsel that are
directly responsible to the state and not the
county.
3. Provide for an arbitration or appeal process, if
a city ,'" not Satis~'''4 -'~'~';'"'" of
· -3~ with the d~ .........
LAFCO.
4. Certify LAFCO members.
5. Provide training for people to deal with LAFCO
and offer procedures and techniques for learning
and working the process.
6.Look at the financing for LAFCO, which is now
primarily provided through counties.
7. Provide for consistency statewide, focusing
primarily on an urban strategy versus a rural
strategy.
August 24, 1992
Page 2
8. Develop a survey for city councils serving on
LAFCOs to gain their comments as to how LAFCOs
are operating.
9. Organize a league of division areas
representatives to assist LAFCO appointed
representatives to learn their roles
expeditiously.~
These were suggestions made by mayors and council
members at the meeting. Perhaps the legislative
staff can benefit from these comments in terms of
proposing legislation and working with the state
legislatures.
GAC:spw 1937a
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I
~' The budget propel# $1.6 billion In Iddltional federal aellstan=e to fund federally'
mandated lervl~ee provided to Immlgzlnts, refugees and their families, If this
ulislarlcl Is not ~'ovidecl by May ll, 1993, leVar~ rlductions in non-federally
mnclated lervioe, will be requlre~,
.' The budgel I=ml>OSel repeal of Ihe Rentem' T,,x Credit, I~eginnlng wllh the 1 ~g2 tax
¥11r, Thll will require Immediate implemematlon.
Oover, nor'a Budget Sum, mmryI p. ~?
The budget reflem ~eation of me Tr(~ and Commeroe ~en~ pursuant to
oreatlon Ind remntlon In California, and for ~Go/dinitlng expo~ bnotlons,
· 8trilmllnlng Irate permlttln~ funotMnl. ' .
Promotion of the Iourllm Inaust~, '
~lfldod u. of ~t~mor oewl~ training ~r sate dsp~ment8.
' Int~rlflon of ~e World Tm~ ~om~oslofl afl~ over#mi tr~o offl~s Imo the
~m~on ~ me pu~lae =f man~a~tu~n~ equipment,
Eoonomlo OutlOOk: '
_1
Governor's .Budge! Summary, D, 11
¢ P.l~Int e~noml= dlt~ on the ~ eoonom¥ have ~en ~nfl~lnO, ~lle data oo
Ill~ing IfldJ~tom, ~nlumer ~onfldenoe and re~fled growt~ in ~NP have been
~t~e, d~llnlng ~du~fl~ ~odu~lon and weak employment ~lguras InO~ate t~at
· o tr~mltJon from reoe~lon to re~lry il Itill.unde~ay.
~ ~ I. not ~t ~i~patlng in the natWflll remve~, Job losses sinoe ~8y
08. 93 02 : 18 P/~ *N£WS/~:~ Z TOR Z A~., D£PT.
,_ .g93-94 Ooverno,r'e gU,dg~t Overview
· Governor'!_ Bu~et 8umm~ryr p. 43 J
~ The budgel pm~o~ee ~hl~lng ~E,OTB bllllen In pm~e~ tax revenuel from
~un~ee and epe~l~l dlll~ll to ~hool ~n~ aommunlly ~llege diltr~le, The
~ The ~gel ~m~ee redu na ~mpeny ~ ellooetl~n~ ta red~elo~ment ~gen~ee
~0~ mifflin. Thi~ tne~udee conllnu~lon of ~EO0 million tn ~ BE,g3 re~uoUon
~d en ~it~nei e~ O0 million reduatlon ~ IImRl~ ~e amount of tax i~mmenl
· e Imoufll nee~ ~ met ourrenl year ~ebt
~ The budget proposa~ alimlnatlng ,81~0 million In pmgerly tax .allogmlane
I~e I~lClal dls~lo~, exoluding trane~t ~etr~ta and ho~itll
~ The budget propoaea 6706 million i~ atari funae for lupport of trial
ImOuQtl~g 10 ~6 point et totll ~u~ e~ndltures. ~la red~ea funding ~
mffflO~ below ~urmnt yeBr levell.
L~ove~nor a Budget 6ummeryr ~. ~7~
~ The budget prOvldll $376 million ~ theft till Pm~slt~n'68 minimum for
68-~. The eddlt~nnl fume will be iff the form of ~ Io~, to ~sJure K,12 f~nding
per ADA ia m~nt~nld It the ~1~ level.
~ Declining entailment gm~h end gt~te revenue lhoflfelll ~il m~oe the Propolltio~
~8 Ousrentoe Iff ~ g~.~, reeuldng In plymente to publi~ a~hoola o~ ~5~5
~ tfl~h the i~Uflt mqulred by Pm~eltfon 98, The budget pro~aee tariffing
1316 mi,Ion of this amount, whloh maintains K-12 ~u~dlflo at 84,185 per ADA.
Reg~yment ~f on~h~f of the 8B 766 loan (~3~6 tallish) le deferred for one year.
81~ million of the remglniflg ~e~lyments ~11 ~ aee~n~ted to eetls~ prior year
Proportion ~8
ff ~e b~Oel eesume6 ~n~efll 0f leOlSlgt~n to ~fmot teMnl~l e~8 In FY gE-g3
9ohool flnen~ I~l~lallon. Failure 1o ~rre~ theee e~m ~uld inarease the
defloll by apgroxlmately ~3 billion.
~ ~e budget ~m~aee no ~engee ~ Pm~idon ~6 or K.12 enrollment figures ellher
by Inoreaeino the ml~mum age for a~endlnO kinde~arten or by r~utrlng
dl~a to mmp~ with' minimum ~y attendan~
~ The budget pmposee ~6 mllllofl to ex,and pme~l ~ewloll, '~23 ~i[l~fl to
e~and the Healthy ~tmrt program. 810 mi,Ion m expand the Early Mental Health
Program, ~tE million to expand the California Aeeeeement Program. e~d
million to provide full-year funding ~r the ~hool Reltru~u~n9 Program.
~ The buret ~ntinuel lhe ~,7 billlon.'Mega.ltem, for ~teOor~el ~grame.
rm~ V
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